Thesaurus results for DISINHERIT

disinherit

verb

as in to deprive

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Recent Examples of disinherit In many estranged families, the situation is the opposite: Heirs sue because they are disappointed by their share of the estate when they are either disinherited or given less than expected. —

Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2025 In the end, Erin received none of that money; Wood disinherited Erin and then died by suicide in February 2023, nearly two years after she was shot. —

Chris Spargo, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025 What if the language in that trust is nettlesome and may disinherit your or your child? —

Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 Who will stand up for the disposed, disinherited and poor? —

Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for disinherit

Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinherit

deprive

Verb

To consider the challenge to the new districts in a way that’s fair to voters, courts will have to consider whether DeSantis acted in a way that deprives them of their right to choose their own members of Congress.

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
His mistakes have included depriving vulnerable older people of a benefit to heat their homes; raising payroll taxes on employers, while simultaneously asking them to hire more young people; and seeking a new relationship with the European Union, but never spelling out what that means.

— Sam Knight, New Yorker, 14 May 2026